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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 2:05 PM

FWD: One last deadline

      Friend, If you saw Nydia's note, you know that our team set a goal to raise $2,500 by tonight. (And if you missed it, we hope you'll take a minute to read it below.)  With so much on the line this cycle, we can't afford to fall short now. Nydia has been working …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 2:18 PM

One last deadline

      Friend, With less than two weeks before the midterms every day, and every dollar, counts. I've been doing everything I can to connect with voters in my district and help get out the vote for other Democrats -- but right now I need your help.  Our very last end-o…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Not a cent of corporate money

      Dear friend – I'm in Congress to fight for you. Not for multi-billion dollar corporations or special interest groups.  That's why I'm proud to run a campaign that doesn't accept a cent from corporate PACs. I'm proud that our campaign can't be bought — but it als…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 11:48 PM

In this fight since day one

      Dear friend, When Nydia first ran for Congress, people said she couldn’t do it. She was running against an entrenched incumbent with a massive war chest to spend on the campaign. But she was running for the people, and they knew it.  Now -- she's running for re-…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 8:48 PM

Now or never

      Dear friend, We only have a few weeks left until Election Day, but there's still time to make a real difference. Radical Republicans are running to destroy our rights, and we can't afford to wake up on November 9th wondering what would be different if we'd done …
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 9:10 PM

The climate crisis is here.

      Friend, There's no beating around the bush: The climate crisis is here, and our communities are already feeling the effects.  We know it -- that's why we passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest climate bill in history. But that alone is…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 2:34 PM

An investment in our future

      Friend, In August we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included historic measures to tackle the climate crisis, lower prescription drug costs for seniors, and ensure corporations pay their share.  None of these are stand-alone solutions, but they're crit…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Reproductive rights are on the ballot

      Friend, Election Day is just five weeks away, and one thing is clearer than ever: Reproductive rights are on the ballot. Lindsey Graham has been advocating for a national abortion ban, Republican-led states across the country have been passing more and more rest…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 7:44 PM

In just a month...

      Dear friend, Election Day is just four weeks out, which means we only have a month to ensure every voter is ready to go to the polls.  Nydia is fighting for our communities in Congress and building our progressive movement, but she can't do it alone. Chip in now…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 11:10 PM

A step closer to cannabis justice

      Friend, Today, President Biden announced that he was pardoning all federal cannabis convictions and urging governors to follow suit.  This is a huge win -- and it's because of the tireless organizing by so many advocates, including victims of the war on drugs an…
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Less time than it takes to read this email

      Friend, You've heard from both Nydia and our team this week about why tonight's deadline is so important, so I'll get straight to the point. We're still $925 short of our end-of-quarter fundraising goal, and we need your help to make it up. Can I count on you? I…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:16 PM

We can't afford to fall short

      Dear friend,  If you saw my team's note Tuesday, you know that our last end-of-quarter filing deadline before the midterms is on tomorrow (and if you missed it, I've forwarded it below).  These deadlines are a big deal -- and they're our chance to demonstrate ho…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 11:47 PM

We can't stop here

      Friend, From passing the largest climate bill in history to cancelling up to $20k in student debt for millions of borrowers to taking real steps to manage the prescription drug price crisis, Nydia and her colleagues have delivered some real wins. But the work do…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Building our political power

      Dear friend, When I first ran for Congress, everybody said it was impossible. I unseated an incumbent with millions in the bank and the support of the local and national Democratic establishments -- because I knew that our communities deserved better and that we…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 10:23 PM

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Maria

      Dear friend, Five years ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, destroying homes, leaving millions without power, and costing countless lives. It was a devastating tragedy, and a stark reminder of the human and structural costs of the climate cr…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

      Dear friend, Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm proud to recognize the diverse Latino communities in New York and around the country, to celebrate the many accomplishments Hispanic Americans have made to their communities, and to recommit myself to the figh…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 11:14 PM

What we've been working towards

It's clearer than ever: Reproductive rights are on the ballot.       Friend, In August, President Biden announced his plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for millions of borrowers. There is still work to do, but it's a big deal -- and it's because of the gras…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 8:41 PM

What's at stake

It's clearer than ever: Reproductive rights are on the ballot.       Friend, It's clearer than ever: Reproductive rights are on the ballot. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade: Republican-controlled states across the country have banned abortion. Conservati…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Standing up for working families

      Friend -- Labor day may be over, but worker solidarity is year round! That's why I'm proud to advocate for policies to protect working people in Congress.  Last month, President Biden announced that he was cancelling up to $20K in student debt for millions of bo…
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Did you see Nydia's note?

      Dear friend, If you saw Nydia's note yesterday, you know we have an end-of-month fundraising deadline tonight (and if you missed it, I've forwarded it below). These deadlines are a big deal -- and with everything we've accomplished in August, it's especially imp…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Climate, student loans, and more!

      Friend, We've seen some big wins in August. Just this month, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden cancelled up to $20,000 in student debt, we put even more progressive lawmakers in the New York State Senate, and Democrats won big in a New…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Thank you and onwards!

      Friend,  It's official: We won our primary for the newly redrawn 7th Congressional District. I'm so honored by your continued support of me -- and I'm as committed as ever to bringing our communities' voices to Congress.  Our movement relies on the support of pe…
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 3:06 PM

We need your help before the weekend

      Friend,  Alexa here -- our team just set a goal to raise $2,500 in the next two days to ensure we have the resources we need for the FINAL weekend of the campaign.  Not only is Nydia a progressive leader in Congress, she's also built a progressive movement from …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 8:41 PM

The largest climate bill in history

      Friend:  From back-to-back heat waves here in the Northeast to devastating flooding in the Midwest to constant wildfires out west, every corner of the country has felt the impacts of the climate crisis. And vulnerable communities, especially communities of color…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 7:59 PM

I'm on the ballot!

      Dear friend --  I'll keep this short -- early voting starts on Saturday, and I'm on the ballot! Our campaign doesn't accept a single dime of corporate money, so we're reliant on supporters like you to ensure we have the resources we need to get out the vote.  Wi…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Landmark climate action -- and more!

      Dear friend,  Last week, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests in our climate resiliency, lowers healthcare costs for working families, and helps reduce inflation. It's a big deal, and we got it done without a single Republican vote.  This…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Building on the momentum in Kansas

      Dear friend,  The radical, anti-choice Republicans may claim to be working for their constituents' interests, but they're not. You know it, I know it, and a majority of voters in both blue and red states know it too.  Reproductive care is healthcare, and I won't…
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Monkeypox Resources

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, Recently, New York City has become the epicenter for the monkeypox outbreak that has swept across the nation. My office has been monitoring this situation from the beginning and will continue to do so. I wanted to…
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Ban Assault Rifles

      Dear friend,  The shooter used an AR-15 in Uvalde. And in Highland Park. And in Las Vegas. And in Parkland. And in Sandy Hook.  These are weapons of war — and they make mass shootings six times more deadly — but they’re usually obtained legally. It’s unconsciona…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 2:25 PM

What's at stake...

      Dear Friend,  Marriage equality. Birth control. Climate resiliency. Veterans’ healthcare.  These are just a few of the many priorities that Congressional Republicans have attempted to block in the last few weeks. And it’ll have real and serious consequences for …
  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Did you hear the good news?

      Friend,  Senators Manchin and Schumer announced that they’ve come to a deal on the reconciliation bill, and although it’s not everything we pushed for, it’s still good news.  And — it’s a direct result of our progressive movement. Alongside organizers and activi…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 11:48 PM

4 weeks out

      Friend,  With our Primary just 4 weeks away, we're officially in the home stretch. For months, our team has been connecting with voters, getting out the vote, and supporting other candidates we can count on to fight alongside Nydia. And now, it's time to bring i…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM

Turn Off Your AC For Joe Manchin

But amid heatwaves, wildfires, and power outages, Joe Manchin has once again promised to kill any such plan.       Dear friend, The heat wave here in New York, and in so many other places around the world, make clear that the climate crisis is here. And in one of thei…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Help us get out the vote

      Dear friend, When we first heard that there would be two New York primaries this cycle, our first concern was that it would seriously hinder voter turnout. That's why we immediately launched a plan to get out the vote not once but twice this cycle.  We've been w…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM

We can't give up now

      Dear friend, Between an increasingly radical Republican party in Congress and a right-wing majority on the Supreme Court, it's easy to get discouraged.  But now more than ever, we can't afford to throw up our hands or accept defeat. We have to double down, organ…
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Post-Roe Townhall

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, Thursday July 14th from 6PM – 7:30PM, I will be hosting a virtual townhall on what a post-Roe America looks like and how states like New York are working to expand and protect abortion access. During this event, …
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 2:14 PM

A pathway to citizenship

      Dear friend, As you may have seen, DACA is once again in court -- and it's causing instability and uncertainty for tens of thousands of dreamers. When President Obama signed DACA into law, it was an important step towards protecting immigrant families, but it wa…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Sending a clear message

      Dear friend, There's a lot going on right now. Last week, the Supreme Court overturned 50 years of precedent, gutting reproductive freedom as we know it and putting countless other rights at risk.  They also struck down New York State's gun safety measure, just …
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Will you join me on Carlina Rivera's team?

      Dear friend, Did you see that I endorsed Carlina Rivera for the newly drawn New York 10th Congressional District? I know that she's the leader working families need to represent us in Congress — and I hope you'll consider joining me on her team.  JOIN ME After l…
  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Abortion Care Resources

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, To my fellow New Yorkers, today is a very difficult day for our country and I wanted to reach out to offer my support and some critical information for anyone who is struggling to process what this means for you a…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 10:03 PM

This will cost lives

      Dear friend, Last month, we saw mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Thousands more have died by gun violence since then. But despite a resounding message from advocates, survivors, and families torn apart, the Supreme Court made the dangerous …
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Halfway through June

      Dear Friend,  We're halfway through June now, and as Nydia said yesterday, we're not yet on track to meet our fundraising goal. This is a big deal, because radical Republicans are attacking our rights on every front and putting our democracy at risk. We can't aff…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Our democracy is on the line

      Friend,  President Trump was a huge threat to our democracy. He was willing to burn it to the ground to hold on to power, but in 2020, voters showed up to ensure he didn't stay in office, and now we need that same energy in 2022.  There are still radical Republica…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Last night's hearings

      Friend,  Last night, my colleagues, staff, and I relived the nightmare we experienced on January 6th, when armed insurrectionists breached the Capitol, in the culmination of an attempted coup. The testimony we heard laid out conclusive evidence that former Preside…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 11:48 PM

We need to get out the vote early

      Friend,  As I'm sure you've heard, New York is holding two separate primaries this summer. This is the culmination of a long process to finalize our district maps without adequate transparency or public input, and low voter turnout will further dilute our communit…
  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 11:37 PM

fwd: starting the summer off right

      Friend --  Did you see our team’s email yesterday? We're gearing up for the summer, and we need to make sure we have the resources to reach out to every voter in our new district. Can you rush a donation by midnight to ensure we have the resources we need to start…
  Team Nydia · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM

starting the summer off right

      Friend,  June is right around the corner, which means we don't have any time to lose. We know our district, we know when the primary is, and now, it’s time to get to work.  Over the next few months, we have to reach out to every new voter in the district and conne…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM

We officially know our new district!

      Dear friend,  Last weekend, the Special Master released the final version of the new Congressional Maps, and I’m proud to announce that I’m running in my current district -- New York’s 7th -- and I need you on my team. Will you join me? JOIN ME While these maps we…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM

A historic step towards decolonizing Puerto Rico

      Dear friend,  I’m thrilled to announce that this week, we took a major step towards ending the ongoing colonial status of Puerto Rico once and for all.  Our current policies treat the people of Puerto Rico as second-class citizens, and I know firsthand what a deva…
  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Ensuring teachers get the support they deserve

      Dear friend,  Teachers and early childhood educators are the backbone of our communities -- and we all know it. But somehow, that doesn’t come across in wages. That’s why I’m proud to fight for expanded tax credits for educators! Far too often, teachers use their …